It's been a long seven years without it but Shipwrecked is finally making it's return.

The E4 reality show will see a fresh batch of adventurous young castaways competing on two paradise islands in the South Pacific to be in with a chance of winning a share of £50,000.

The 15-part series will air on weeknights beginning at 9pm on Monday January 28 and will be narrated by Strictly Come Dancing star and Capital FM host Vick Hope.

Described as the 'ultimate popularity contest', two tribes - Sharks and Tigers - will battle it out to be the largest tribe at the end of the competition by winning over new arrivals to join their team.

The original show ran for eight series between 1999 and 2012 in various revamped forms (Image: Channel 4)

By the end of each episode, the newbies will have to decide which tribe they want to join. Sounds simple but bosses say that "in Shipwrecked, anything can happen".

The original show ran for eight series between 1999 and 2012 in various revamped forms.

Who are the nine contestants?

Liv

Liv

Age: 19

Occupation: Waitress

From: Manchester

A local lass, 19-year-old Liv is Manchester's connection to the brand new series.

She said she wanted to apply for the because she "needed something different" in her life but Liv reckons she got picked because she is "different" and her humble upbringing.

"I am from a council estate and I have never done anything like this before. I am a very strong person, I know who I am and what I am about. If I want something I will get it," she said.

"They probably thought ‘here’s a young girl, she is 19, she can hold her own and so let’s throw her on the island and see what happens!"

Liv describes herself as kind-hearted and funny but also has an "attitude problem" and a bit of a "hot-head".

Harry

Harry (Image: Channel 4)

Age: 26

Occupation: Model

From: London

Model Harry says he is a "enigmatic person" which he thinks got him the gig.

The 26-year-old may have some inside knowledge as he says he used to watch Shipwrecked "back in the day" and has a few friends who have also appeared on the programme.

Kush

Kush (Image: Channel 4)

Age: 26

Occupation: Recruitment manager

From: London

"Eclectic, outgoing and energising" is how 26-year-old Kush likens himself.

The recruitment manager already has a very interesting claim to fame.

When he was 17-years-old, Kush was signed, along with his band, by Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and the girl groups manager Simon Fuller.

He said: "It was amazing. I thought my life was made. . I used to go to Geri’s house to rehearse.

"She was really nice, crazy fun and I got to hang out with her. But one of our band members left and so we disbanded."

Hollie

Hollie (Image: Channel 4)

Age: 24

Occupation: Social Media Influencer

From: Kent

Social media influencer Hollie, who describes herself as "caring, kind and outgoing" says that her experience made her realise that social media and a phone isn't needed all the time - despite her job.

She said: "I didn’t miss having a phone. I missed not having a camera and being able to capture moments.

"As I didn’t have a phone, I could focus on myself so much more. My memories are so much clearer because I wasn’t looking at anything through a mobile phone.

"I was looking at everything through my eyes. It was an amazing experience."

The 24-year-old also teased that she may not have left the island single, so watch this space.

Kalia

Kalia (Image: Channel 4)

Age: 20

Occupation: Full time model and part time working in a Chinese takeaway

From: Bedfordshire

Kalia describes herself as being "stubborn and honest" but thinks she earned her place on the show by going against stereotypes.

The 20-year-old said: "I defy a lot of stereotypes. I am 5 foot 2, I didn’t go to University, I am British/Chinese, I play football and I am a bit different."

Kalia has also expressed interest at continuing with a potential TV career with her dream job being in Eastenders.

"I would love to go into TV. I would love to be in EastEnders and I am going to see what happens," she said.

"I don’t want to limit myself. I want to do anything and everything. I want to be different to how other reality TV stars do it."

Chris

Chris (Image: Channel 4)

Age: 24

Occupation: CEO of Strawberries and Creem Events

From: London

Chris says that he wanted to go on Shipwrecked because he "wanted a break from everything".

The 24-year-old, who is a CEO of a musical festival, added that being on the show was "amazing therapy" following the death of his mum.

"She died four months before I went and while I was out there," Chris said. "I felt I was so close to her. It did help my grieving process."

Emma

Emma (Image: Channel 4)

Age: 21

Occupation: Student

From: Uppingham

Publishing and English graduate Emma says she is "opinionated, unapologetic and funny" but found her Shipwrecked experience a bit of an emotional rollercoaster.

"I think emotions ran so high. It was the intensity of the environment and the smallest thing could mean the biggest deal," she said.

"I only got into one proper argument and looking back now, it seemed so ridiculous! But at the time it was the biggest deal ever."

Tom

Tom (Image: Channel 4)

Age: 20

Occupation: Student

From: Devon

Student Tom has a pretty busy life it seems.

The 20-year-old is studying industrial design at Loughborough University as well as training for the Marines.

Tom said that his experience was "interesting" and that he became overwhelmed when people got upset - over food.

"I was quite overwhelmed about everyone being very emotional," he said.

"Everyone was crying over a packet of crisps! I am not used to seeing people bawl their eyes out over anything."

Big T (Tula)

Big T (Image: Channel 4)

Age: 26

Occupation: Part-time wig-maker

From: London

"Caring, entertaining and competitive," Tula, aka Big T, admits that she had a big fight with another contestant on the first night - eek - and said it was her worst moment in the show.

She has also said that she would love to forge a career in TV.

Tula said: "My ultimate goal is to do presenting and have my own talk show. I would also love to go on another adventure."